Recreation Programs 

Please see the main programs tab here for important club information!

Spaces are limited. Register early to avoid disappointment

  ALL RECREATION MEMBERS – MUST READ  

• Aqualenes Fun Meet – Saturday March 14, 2026 at Shaw, Time TBA
• SAQ Water show – Tentatively Sunday March 29, 2026 at Shaw, Time TBA

• Halloween Party: Tentatively Saturday Nov 1, 2025 (not included in fees), Time TBA
• Year-end Banquet: Sunday May 31, 2026 (not included in fees)

Parents will be required to volunteer to organize both the Fun Meet and SAQ Water Show.

There are potential additional costs that could be incurred throughout the season such as: club social activities, team-organized events, and team swimsuits for the water show.

The following schedule is when there are no practices:

• National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Tuesday September 30, 2025 (Note: not considered a long weekend, so only Tuesday practices are off)
• Thanksgiving weekend: Friday October 10 – Monday October 13, 2025
• Remembrance Day: Tuesday November 11, 2025 (Note: not considered a long weekend, only Tuesday practices are cancelled)
• Christmas break (for Rec): December 19/20, 2025 through Thursday January 8, 2026, inclusive
• February break: Friday February 13 through Thursday February 19, 2026, inclusive
• Easter break: Friday April 3 through Thurs April 9, 2026, inclusive

All recreational athletes will require a swim cap, goggles, nose clips, swimsuit, towel, yoga mat (optional), and water bottle at all practices.

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  RECREATION PROGRAMS BY BIRTH YEAR  

• Aquagiggles
• Ages 8 - 12 (Born 2014 to 2018
• Ages 13 & older (Born 2013 or Earlier)

Aquagiggles Program (BORN IN 2019, 2020)

The Aqua Giggles program is for the five to seven-year-old. At the FUNdamentals stage, children learn the basics of artistic swimming and have fun in the process. They learn that water is an ideal place for creative play – a world where they can float, fly, flip, twist, and dream. We will provide a safe and stimulating environment where your child is introduced to all fundamental movement skills and begins to build overall motor skills. Once per week, children will spend ½ hour on land working on stamina, speed, and suppleness (flexibility), followed by one hour of skill-based programming in the water. This program is intended for children who are comfortable in shallow water without a life jacket and not afraid to put their faces in the water or go upside down. Swimmers will be assessed the first 2 weeks in the program, and if not a good fit, they will be refunded fees, with a suggestion to swim lessons before trying again.

• Aim to have fun in every aspect of learning and swimming
• Introduce creative play in the water (with and without music)
• Focus on the development of basic movement skills and motor skills (the ABCs of Agility, Balance, Coordination, and Speed) prior to introducing artistic swimming-specific skills
• Provide the opportunity for your child to participate in skill-based fun water shows

Practice Schedule

The program runs from October 17, 2025 – May 1, 2026.

Fridays: 6:30 to 8:00PM at Shaw Leisure Pool

6:30-7:00 PM Dryland in Classroom and 7:00 to 8:00PM in Shaw Leisure Pool

Note: Coaches will select Aquagiggles athletes with appropriate skill levels to attend the Recreational Fun Meet.

• Aqualenes Fun Meet – Saturday March 14, 2026 at Shaw, Time TBA (Selected Aquagiggles will attend only)
• SAQ Water show - Tentatively March 29, 2026 at Shaw, Time TBA

SAS Membership Fee $25    Due at time of registration (in addition to regular fees)

CAS Membership Fee $10.50    Due at time of registration (in addition to regular fees)

Regular Fees     $1,100

Payment Options:

Annually:         $1,100 Due at the time of registration                                                                                    

Bi-Annually:    $580 at the time of registration and $520 on January 1

Monthly:          $190 at the time of registration and then $130 monthly, October 1 - April 1

**NOTE:  If your athlete wishes to discontinue any program, one (1) month's notice must be given to the registrar, [email protected] otherwise your account will be charged.

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Recreation Program - Ages 8 to 12 (BORN 2014 to 2018)

For athletes new to the sport of artistic swimming, we offer the opportunity to learn with Canada Artistic Swimming’s Aqua Go Program, which consists of skill starting with the basics and progressing through to complex figures. SAQ groups athletes according to their age and swimming ability into “Recreational” teams. They will learn a relaxed progression of artistic swimming skills without the high intensity of competition. As the year progresses, athletes will also learn to perform a team routine. Since artistic swimming programs involve mainly deep-water swimming athletes must be comfortable swimming in the deep end of the pool. If the program does not meet the participant’s swimming ability, the Head Coach will contact the parents to make a suitable plan. Athletes have one lesson per week, lasting 1 ½ hours. They attend one fun-based competition and the SAQ Water Show. The recreational programming starts in October and runs until the end of April.

Practice Schedule

Program starts October 18, 2025 – May 2, 2026.

Note: Classes are split by age of swimmer:

Saturday’s 3:30PM – 5PM at YMCA, for swimmers born in 2016, 2017, 2018 Saturday’s 5:00PM- 6:30PM at YMCA, for swimmers born in 2014 and 2015

SAS Membership Fee $25    Due at time of registration (in addition to regular fees)

CAS Membership Fee $10.50    Due at time of registration (in addition to regular fees)

Regular Fees:  $1,180

Payment Options:

Annually:         $1,180 due at registration,

Bi-Annually:    $620 due at registration and  $560 on January 1

Monthly:          $200 at the time of registration and then $140 monthly, October 1 - April 1

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Recreation Program - Ages 13 and older (BORN 2013 OR EARLIER)

This program is intended for retired competitive swimmers, Rec swimmers with experience, or new to artistic swimming with a strong swimming background. We want our athletes to lead all-around active and healthy lives. The Active for Life Stage (long-term athlete development) focuses on enabling athletes to make a smooth transition from their competitive careers to life-long physical activity and participation in sports. Whether athletes choose to continue artistic swimming as Rec, master’s swimmers, or as a coach or judge, the skills they learn in artistic swimming will help them succeed in whatever they choose. This once-a-week training program focuses on the maintenance of basic stamina, strength, speed, flexibility, and artistic swimming skills.

Practice Schedule

Program starts October 18, 2025 – May 2, 2026.

Saturdays 5:00 – 6:30 PM at YMCA

SAS Membership Fee $25    Due at time of registration (in addition to regular fees)

CAS Membership Fee $10.50    Due at time of registration (in addition to regular fees)

Regular Fees:  $1,180

Payment Options:

Annually:         $1,180 due at registration,

Bi-Annually:    $620 due at registration and  $560 on January 1

Monthly:          $200 at the time of registration and then $140 monthly, October 1 - April 1